Bus Cairns to Brisbane: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cairns to Brisbane from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$427

tomorrow

$86

Saturday

$86

Sunday

$421

Monday

$353

Tuesday

$431

Wednesday

$72

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station		Economy	$427	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/10/2026 3:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $427 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Rockhampton, you can save more than $297? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  28h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Cairns
  Bus Stop
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  George Street Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/12/2026 8:15:00 AM to George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  12h 25m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Rockhampton
  George Street Bus Stop
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from George Street Bus Stop, Rockhampton (Australia) at 9/13/2026 12:35:00 AM to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
Travel Time is 13h 15m shorter, and you will save $297

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 45m	8:15 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/11/2026 8:15:00 AM to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Pier Point	1:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$392	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 9/11/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $392 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$427	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/11/2026 3:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $427 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$454	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/11/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $454 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 45m	8:15 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/12/2026 8:15:00 AM to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Pier Point	1:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$422	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 9/12/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/13/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $422 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$431	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/12/2026 3:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $431 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$459	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/12/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $459 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Pier Point	1:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$421	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 9/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $421 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$427	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/13/2026 3:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $427 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$454	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $454 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than $307? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  30h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Cairns
  Pier Point
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  23h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 9/14/2026 1:50:00 PM to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $307

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$353	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $353 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$433	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 3:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/16/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $433 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$461	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $461 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than $239? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  30h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Cairns
  Pier Point
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  23h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 9/14/2026 1:50:00 PM to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $239

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$431	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/15/2026 3:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $431 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$440	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/15/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $440 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$458	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/15/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/16/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $458 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Cairns to Brisbane via Townsville, you can save more than $317? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  30h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Cairns
  Pier Point
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 9/14/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  23h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Townsville
  Bus Stop
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Townsville (Australia) at 9/14/2026 1:50:00 PM to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $317

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 45m	8:15 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma Street Train Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/16/2026 8:15:00 AM to Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/17/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
Greyhound Australia	30h 0m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Pier Point	1:00 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$392	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Pier Point, Cairns (Australia) at 9/16/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/17/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $392 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Australia	42h 0m	3:00 PM	Cairns	Bus Stop	9:00 AM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$431	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/16/2026 3:00:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/18/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $431 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Greyhound Australia	34h 30m	7:00 AM	Cairns	Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Brisbane	Roma St Bus Station	Economy	$458	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Bus Stop, Cairns (Australia) at 9/16/2026 7:00:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 9/17/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $458 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cairns to Brisbane is $68 on 9/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cairns and Brisbane

See here how frequent the connections between Cairns and Brisbane are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Cairns to Brisbane. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Cairns and Brisbane.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 21 buses from Cairns to Brisbane, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Cairns and Brisbane, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Cairns to Brisbane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane starting from $68!

Cheapest Bus	$68
Fastest Bus	28h 45m
Earliest Bus	3:00 PM
Latest Bus	3:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	863.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cairns to Brisbane

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cairns for Brisbane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$230

Friday 09/11

$225

Saturday 09/12

$227

Sunday 09/13

$225

Monday 09/14

$228

Tuesday 09/15

$227

Wednesday 09/16

$227

Thursday 09/17

$227

Friday 09/18

$178

Saturday 09/19

$231

Sunday 09/20

$228

Monday 09/21

$68

Tuesday 09/22

$228

Wednesday 09/23

$228

Thursday 09/24

$227

Friday 09/25

$227

Saturday 09/26

$397

Sunday 09/27

$228

Monday 09/28

$397

Tuesday 09/29

$228

Wednesday 09/30

$228

Thursday 10/01

$228

Friday 10/02

$228

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Brisbane

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cairns to Brisbane, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $68, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cairns to Brisbane. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $227.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cairns to Brisbane, with $72. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $427.

How to save money travelling from Cairns to Brisbane

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cairns to Brisbane in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cairns to Brisbane are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cairns to Brisbane

These are the most booked bus companies between Cairns to Brisbane from our users.

Greyhound Australia from Cairns to Brisbane

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Cairns to Brisbane:

Cheapest Price	$353
Fastest Bus	30h 0m
Earliest Bus	3:00 PM
Last Bus	3:00 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	9/8/2026

FlixBus from Cairns to Brisbane

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cairns to Brisbane:

Cheapest Price	$72
Fastest Bus	28h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Last Bus	8:15 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	8/17/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cairns and Brisbane

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cairns and Brisbane.

Bus Stop

Pier Point

Pier Point Road

Roma St Bus Station

Roma Street, Brisbane Transit Centre 151

Wooloowin Station

Park Road Railway Station

Fortitude Valley

Altandi Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cairns to Brisbane

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cairns to Brisbane? Or which bus companies serve the route Cairns to Brisbane? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cairns to Brisbane bus

How much does a Cairns Brisbane bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $68 and takes 28h 45m to reach Brisbane. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cairns to Brisbane?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $68 and $461. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brisbane.

On average, how many connections are available from Cairns to Brisbane each day?

Every day, the Cairns to Brisbane bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cairns to Brisbane take?

The fastest bus from Cairns to Brisbane is offered by FlixBus and takes 28h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $86. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cairns to Brisbane?

The earliest bus arriving in Brisbane from Cairns starts at 3:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cairns to Brisbane?

The latest bus trip departing from Cairns for Brisbane starts at 3:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cairns Brisbane route?

When traveling by bus from Cairns to Brisbane, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Brisbane?

You can check all the direct connections between Cairns and Brisbane by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cairns to Brisbane bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cairns Brisbane bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cairns Brisbane bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cairns to Brisbane on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cairns to Brisbane?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cairns to Brisbane

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cairns and to Brisbane

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cairns and to Brisbane. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!